For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 789 students in Charlestown, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Charlestown, MA is Charlestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Charlestown, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charlestown High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charlestown, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Charlestown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Gr: 7-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charlestown, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charlestown, MA include Charlestown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charlestown?
1 public high schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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